This article argues that gender inequities in electoral politics are compounded by the modern campaign finance landscape, in which there are very few restrictions, allowing for massive unregulated amounts of money to flow into the coffers of primarily male political candidates. It begins with a brief overview of campaign finance jurisprudence, then examines the gendered implications of the law, and, ultimately, offers short-term and long-term solutions for democratic reform.

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